Amherst, MA - Fresh off of their upset of Ohio State, Buffalo didn't want to let up in their first MAC game of the season. The Bulls really started to rely on RB Branden Oliver and he has responded. By halftime, he had 138 yards and 2 TDs. Then to start off the 2nd half, he returned the kickoff 103 yards for another TD. UMass put in a valiant fight but were struggling to move the ball for much of the game. UMass CB Kirk Nelms was outstanding on kickoff returns though and was routinely putting them in good field position. And just before the end of the 1st half, he returned a kickoff all the way for TD. That was crucial as the Minutemen trailed 17-7 before that. The Bulls proved to be too much though as they would pull away in the 2nd half for a 34-24 victory.​

Vandy uses defense to hold on to win 24-17 against MTSU. Vandy stops MTSU twice on 4th and goal in the fourth quarter to win. MTSU got a break out performance from its new QB Timmy Byerly who is taking over for veteran QB Logan Kilgore who is out with a season ending injury. "I'm proud of the boys. They played their hearts out tonight."

Kent State won a slug fest vs Akron 21-14 in the poring rain. The Golden Flash could not stay consistent of offense as they shot themselves in the foot several times as they moved into scoring position.​